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R689 BMA

1997 Piaggio T5

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,304 mi
Last recorded18,304 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Piaggio T512,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 BMA
MakePiaggio
ModelT5
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 18,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 18,271 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 18,239 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 18,236 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 18,127 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 18,127 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 17,955 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 17,650 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 17,062 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 16,308 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 15,707 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,258 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 14,900 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 14,630 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 14,630 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

How Reliable is the Piaggio T5?

Based on 23,542 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
337
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 248
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 215
Direction indicator not working 187
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 175
Direction indicators not working 149
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R689 BMA is a 1997 Piaggio T5 in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 12,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio T5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R689 BMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R689 BMA is a 1997 Piaggio T5, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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